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Michael Viane

Executive Vice President, Worldwide Theatrical Distribution and Operations, Lionsgate — since 2025-11.

Michael Viane is Executive Vice President, Worldwide Theatrical Distribution and Operations for the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, reporting to Kevin Grayson. A 30-year industry veteran, he previously worked at Warner Bros., was head film buyer at Regal Entertainment Group, co-led theatrical distribution at STX Entertainment and led global revenue for Comscore's movie division.

Career

RoleOrganisationYears
Executive Vice President, Worldwide Theatrical Distribution and OperationsLionsgate2025–present
Head of Global Revenue, Movie DivisionComscore—
Executive Vice President and Co-President of Theatrical DistributionSTX Entertainment—
Head Film BuyerRegal Entertainment Group—
Senior Vice PresidentWarner Bros.—

Also at Lionsgate

  • Kevin Grayson — President, Worldwide Theatrical Distribution

Sources

  1. Lionsgate Names Michael Viane Executive Vice President of Worldwide Theatrical Distribution and Operations for Lionsgate Motion Picture Group (Lionsgate press release, 3 Nov 2025) — checked 26 September 2026

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